Xiao Jietian was tireless and forgot the passage of time, completely immersed in this rumbling thunderous cultivation. He wasn't stagnant but gradually delved deeper into the Thunder Pool.
The further he went, the more powerful the lightning became. The lightning bolts grew thicker, and the aura of destruction grew denser.
"That's more like it. Finally, something that can make me… take things a little more seriously."
As his voice fell, Xiao Jietian fully circulated the Chaos Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Art. An indescribably terrifying suction force suddenly erupted from his body!
The countless lightning pillars that had been violently striking him became like mice encountering a cat in front of this suction force. They could only be obediently drawn in, surging madly into his body like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea!
The surrounding thunder power was also torn over. This was no longer simple absorption and refinement, but… plunder!
The thunder power of the entire Thunder Pool now became his best tonic, devoured by him in the most overbearing and direct way, like a whale swallowing the ocean!
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Cultivation knows no time. In the blink of an eye, half a year passed.
Boundless Heaven Hall had now become the recognized overlord of the entire Northern Region of Central State. Countless young people in various cities hoped to join Boundless Heaven Hall.
As for the former overlord, Wind and Thunder Pavilion, it could now only cower within the Wind and Thunder Mountain Range. The other two pavilions dared not make any moves.
Because they discovered that the waters of the Northern Domain were getting deeper and deeper. Coupled with the previous incident where the Southern Pavilion Master was blasted to death by a mysterious fire-wielding youth, Wind and Thunder Pavilion became even more jittery.
An old man stood before Thunder Venerable. His face looked as if he had eaten excrement—extremely ugly—but he still respectfully said:
"Pavilion Master, if this continues, we will eventually fall into a predicament of no resources and no new disciples joining. Many disciples have already begun to waver. If this goes on, our Wind and Thunder Pavilion might completely decline."
"I know. You may go now. Call Feng Qing'er over," Thunder Venerable waved his hand at the old man.
The old man nodded and gradually retreated from the top floor of the Thunder Pagoda.
After the old man left, Thunder Venerable couldn't help but rub his temples.
At this moment, Thunder Venerable seemed to have aged many years. He no longer possessed his former high spirits.
He saw the current situation of Wind and Thunder Pavilion with his own eyes, but he was powerless. The strength displayed by Boundless Heaven Hall was simply enough to crush his Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
He didn't care how many disciples left. What he cared about was that Wind and Thunder Pavilion's cultivation resources were gradually decreasing, and many ore veins had been lost.
The decrease in cultivation resources would lead to slower progress in strengthening himself. Falling behind meant being beaten. At that point, he might become the weakest among the Four Pavilions, which was the most unacceptable thing for him.
The sound of footsteps echoed, and Feng Qing'er, dressed in a magnificent gown, walked into the main hall. She stood not far from Thunder Venerable. "Teacher!"
Thunder Venerable sat on his throne and looked at Feng Qing'er below. "Qing'er, can your clan members truly not make a move?"
"Teacher, it's not that my clan is unwilling to help you, but rather that we cannot. Otherwise, it will lead to even greater consequences."
Feng Qing'er was also very helpless. Although Boundless Heaven Hall was indeed insignificant in the eyes of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's higher-ups, Boundless Heaven Hall had the Young Clan Leader of the Ancient Clan standing behind it. This was no different from having the entire Ancient Clan behind them.
Her status in the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was not particularly high. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan would simply not—and dared not—offend the immensely powerful Ancient Clan for her sake.
"Then can't you secretly send someone over? Not to reclaim all the territory, but at least half of it. You are also aware of the current situation of Wind and Thunder Pavilion."
Thunder Venerable looked at his disciple and spoke in a deep voice.
When Feng Qing'er had wanted to become his disciple, there were two reasons. One was that her talent was indeed good, and the wind and thunder attributes were extremely rare.
But the main reason was her identity. Taking her as a disciple was to rely on this powerful backer, which would further solidify his position as the overlord of the Northern Domain.
However, now a powerful newcomer had arrived—one even fiercer than himself. In terms of raw power, his forces were crushed. In terms of backers, he was crushed even more thoroughly.
Every time he recalled it, Thunder Venerable couldn't help but want to retrieve the soul of the culprit, Shen Yun, and give him a severe lesson with his thunder techniques.
"No, Teacher. The aura of my clan members is too obvious. As soon as they make a move, they will be clearly discovered," Feng Qing'er shook her head.
Feng Qing'er bit her lip slightly. Regarding Boundless Heaven Hall, she felt extremely helpless—and even more so, unconvinced.
It was rumored that among the many Lady Hall Masters in Boundless Heaven Hall, several were very young, yet their cultivation realms were very high.
Some were even younger than her. Although this was only a rumor and not 100% confirmed, it was enough to make the already proud Feng Qing'er feel even more unwilling.
"What about the affiliated clans?" Thunder Venerable asked unwillingly.
"Among the affiliated clans, unless it's the old recluses of those clans, no one is a match for that Nine Revolutions Dou Zun woman."
Feng Qing'er clenched her fists, her unwillingness growing. She had always had smooth sailing, but now, even before officially confronting Boundless Heaven Hall, she had already suffered so many setbacks and feelings of powerlessness.
Thunder Venerable also recalled that exquisitely enchanting, cold, domineering, queen-like woman. He couldn't help but feel deflated. From the information, it was clear that she was a decisive and ruthless person.
In the torrent of Boundless Heaven Hall's advance, many who tried to resist were almost completely annihilated, with even the ground being turned over.
A Nine Revolutions Dou Zun killing him would be as easy as killing a chicken, without expending any effort at all.
"Let's take it one step at a time!" Thunder Venerable sighed softly.
Feng Qing'er looked at Thunder Venerable with her beautiful eyes and softly said, "Teacher, don't worry. Boundless Heaven Hall also wouldn't dare to actively attack our Wind and Thunder Pavilion. As long as they actively provoke us, my clan will have an excuse to act. So Wind and Thunder Pavilion is still very safe; there's no talk of its demise."
Feng Qing'er had one last sentence she didn't say: the prerequisite was not to actively provoke Boundless Heaven Hall and start a war.
Thunder Venerable nodded at her words. He had no choice now. His own strength was not enough, and all he could rely on was the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.
He then sat up straight and looked at Feng Qing'er. "Qing'er, the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool in the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range will open soon. You lead a team there."
Upon hearing this, a glint of excitement appeared in Feng Qing'er's eyes. The Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool was exactly what she needed most.
"Yes, Teacher!" Feng Qing'er nodded, then turned and left the main hall.
She didn't want to stay here at all right now. Every time he asked something, she couldn't help with anything and felt completely useless.
"This isn't like the usual Thunder Venerable! How did he become so pathetic?" A voice suddenly sounded in the main hall, and the entire hall suddenly grew slightly colder.
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